Zhengzhou

Zhengzhou, Wade-Giles romanization Cheng-chou, formerly (1913–49) Zhengxian,
city and capital of Henansheng (province), China. Located in the north-central part of the province, it is situated to the south of the Huang He (Yellow River) where its valley broadens into the great plain and at the eastern extremity of the Xiong’er Mountains. The city is at the crossing point of the north-south route skirting the Taihang Mountains and the mountains of western Henan and the east-west route along the southern bank of the Huang He. Zhengzhou, the provincial capital of Henan since 1954, forms a prefecture-level shi (municipality). ... (100 of 715 words)